turbo drain hose angle
#1
TECH Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Wood river IL
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I've done multiple searches and I can't find a decent answer. My turbo hangs kinda low and im worried about the angle of the drain hose. The turbo is clocked so the drain is at 6 o'clock, there is a 90° fitting with a -10 line going into the front of the oil pan. The line does go downward, but its only like a inch to inch and a half drop. Will this be ok? I rather not mess with a oil pump. Thanks
#2
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (20)
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Liberal land
Posts: 390
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/ranks/ls1tech10year.png)
![Default](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I've done multiple searches and I can't find a decent answer. My turbo hangs kinda low and im worried about the angle of the drain hose. The turbo is clocked so the drain is at 6 o'clock, there is a 90° fitting with a -10 line going into the front of the oil pan. The line does go downward, but its only like a inch to inch and a half drop. Will this be ok? I rather not mess with a oil pump. Thanks
![](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/transamman305/DSC01854.jpg)
And the drop
![](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/transamman305/DSC01855.jpg)
#4
TECH Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Wood river IL
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Im afraid a 45° fitting will cause to much of a bend on the line and make it go upwards as it enters the oil pan. I could try and clock the turbo slightly to get a better angle.
I bought the turboon and turbo kit used together, they probably have 10-15k miles on them and ot obviously wasn't an issue before lol
I bought the turboon and turbo kit used together, they probably have 10-15k miles on them and ot obviously wasn't an issue before lol
#6
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (20)
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Liberal land
Posts: 390
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/ranks/ls1tech10year.png)
![Default](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Yes, -10 AN minimum is a must for a drain line.
I'd say your ok then man. Like I said, when I saw the oil on the bottom of the turbo, it was about a drop. I'm only using the 45* because I can. Another kid I know has a very tight drain setup with a 90* on his turbo outlet and it only drops about 1.5". He has no problems with it.
Im afraid a 45° fitting will cause to much of a bend on the line and make it go upwards as it enters the oil pan. I could try and clock the turbo slightly to get a better angle.
I bought the turboon and turbo kit used together, they probably have 10-15k miles on them and ot obviously wasn't an issue before lol
I bought the turboon and turbo kit used together, they probably have 10-15k miles on them and ot obviously wasn't an issue before lol